Kyle Long announces he's retiring from football

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It appears Kyle Long is hanging up his cleats.

Sunday, Long seemingly announced his retirement from the NFL in a series of tweets.

Later, Long clarified "stepping away" means he's retiring:

Long made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons after the Bears drafted him 20th overall in 2013. He signed a lucrative four-year contract extension in September 2016, though he's dealt with a variety of ailments since. The 31-year-old has hit injured reserve in each of the last four seasons.

Long has hinted at his retirement on Twitter in recent weeks. Last month, he reflected on his career path that saw him reach the NFL from the junior college level. Friday, he tweeted photos showing the Bears let him keep his shoulder pads and helmet after years of trying.

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